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Just a warning about this chapter and the story, it is and will turn out to be more IMPOSSIBLE and DIFFERENT from the books. So people who don't agree to this, it's your choice to continue or stop reading.
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-Chapter 2: Pink Fluff and Gorgeous Sunset-
"Whew, we made it" Hermione gasped as she and Draco took a seat.
"Good afternoon prefects" McGonagall voice echoed in the compartment.
There was a loud Pop as their Transfiguration teacher suddenly appeared in front of them"Now, the headmaster, the other professors and I have b- " McGonagall stopped as her gaze fell on Hermione. "Ms. Granger?" she asked feeling unsure if it were really Hermione, she didn't believe that her most prize student would look the way Hermione did at that moment.
"Yes Professor?" Hermione asked innocently. Professor McGonagall felt half shocked and half feeling that she was about to faint.
"Umm...n-nothing, but, what are you wearing?"
"It's actually a- "
"Never mind, just try to cover up before we get to the castle" the Professor said cutting her off, not wanting to know exactly what she wore was called.
"But I'm going to change into my school robes professor, so- "
"That won't be necessary," the Professor said cutting her off yet again. "Nobody will be changing into their school robes for this day Ms. Granger. As I have said, the headmaster, the other professors and I have been discussing of a surprise start of term party for everyone in the school, in celebration of the cooperation the school had during the war. So it is your Duty to inform the other students that it will no longer be required for them to change into their school robes for the theme will just be casual muggle clothing. I have already spoken to the Head Girl and Boy, Ms. Sandi Cauldwell of Hufflepuff house and Mr. Owen Hirk of Ravenclaw house. If you have anymore questions please ask me or the Head Girl and Boy. More information on the party will be explained once you arrive at the castle.
"Naturally, the official start of term and start of classes will be the day after tomorrow, for tomorrow will be a rest day for the students, except the eight of you along with the Head Girl and Boy will report to my office tomorrow afternoon. Good day"
PopMcGonagall disappeared again leaving the eight prefects in silence.
"Well, that was fast...and weird" Ernie stated. "But, as long as it delays the start of classes, then I'm A-okay with it!" he smiled.
Pop"Oh and I for- "
"Ahhhhhh!!!!" the perfects shouted in unison as their professor suddenly appeared before them
"What is the matter?" Nobody responded her as they were all gasping for breath. She ignored this and continued. "Anyway, I forgot to tell you, the party will start at 8 o'clock until 1 o'clock at dawn for the headmaster has insisted it be past midnight. So you will still have an hour to unpack your things and rest in your dormitories until the party begins. The headmaster and I will be the ones who will bring you to your dormitories, so once you arrive, you will still be in the Great Hall along with your classmates until you will be called on. I will see you soon"
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"Now that was freaky!" Padma said and shook her head. "Anyway, Stuart and I better go now, we only have half an hour left before we arrive at the castle" she stated as she glanced at her wristwatch. She waved at the other prefects and Stuart just nodded to them as they went out.
"I think she's right, we better get a move on" Ernie said as he stood up and stretched a bit. Hannah and Dean were deep in conversation about something as both went out of the room still talking. Ernie glanced back at Hermione and gave her a wink then left the compartment jogging after the others.
Hermione stood up at the same time Lisa did. Lisa stared at her...hard, then gave a small smile then left the compartment without saying anything.
"Okayy...now that, was weird" she said to no one in particular
"She's always like that," Draco said from his seat, scaring Hermione by his sudden response.
"What?"
"She's been like that ever since I met her. She's the smartest witch in our house too," Draco said carelessly. Hermione gave him an odd look as he hastily added "but of course, not as smart as me"
"Now, I'm officially freaked out now" Hermione said as she sat back down beside Draco
"What?"
"Draco Malfoy - Slytherin king and proud pureblood – giving a compliment? Now I know the worlds turned over," Hermione mocked.
"Hahaha" Draco said sarcastically "I'm not as mean as you think I am, especially at this time"
"And what's so different about this time?"
"First of all, my father isn't here anymore. He's been the reason why I'm always pitiless to mudbl- m-muggle borns, and he's the one who raised me, so it's not entirely my fault that I was as spiteful as I was"
"Righhttt..." Hermione said, sounding as if she didn't believe him
"Granger, I- "
"I know, I know. You're as innocent as a baby." Hermione said sarcastically cutting him off. "Now, I have to go, or else Harry and Ron might think someone kidnapped me or something" She said as she slowly stood up and headed for the door. "See you 'round, Draco"
It was only then that Draco faced her. "Did you just say Draco?"
"Yeah, why?"
"Well, why?"
"Because that's your name?" Hermione said acting to sound confused. "Look, I better go. Bye Draco!" she said and walked out the compartment and slid closes the door.
Draco sat back down "Why the hell did she call me Draco?" he muttered to himself.
Hermione snickered silently to herself and seized her ears off the door 'Let the games begin Malfoy, let the games begin' Hermione thought to herself as she walked towards her compartment. She didn't bother telling the other students about the party, because she knew Dean must have told them already.
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"Settle down students, we will now begin with the sorting ceremony" Professor McGonagall said as she began clinking on her goblet. Mr. Filch, the caretaker, then brought a stool in front of the Head's table and placed a tattered old hat on top of it.
"Now," the professor began again, "when I call on your name, step forward and put the sorting hat on top of your head and you will be sorted into your houses. Arkins, Chelsea" A smiling girl with blonde pigtails stepped forward and placed the hat on top of her head.
"Ravenclaw!" the sorting hat exclaimed. Chelsea took the hat off and went towards the cheering Ravenclaw table, as a boy came up next.
"Hermione, Dean was the one who told us about the party, where were you anyway?" Harry - from the opposite side of the table - said to Hermione who was twirling her hair while watching the 1st years being sorted.
"I was just talking to Draco," she said dully, still watching at the direction of the Head table.
"Malfoy?" Ron said - who was beside her - too loud than he intended. Hermione looked around and saw a few people around them watching them, also the blonde being spoken of himself. Hermione looked at his direction then smirked and winked. Ron and Harry saw this and their nose wrinkled "Hermione, what are you doing? Are you alright?"
"Of course I am, never better in fact, why?"
"For one thing, you called Malfoy 'Draco', and for another, you just winked at him" Ron said with a disgusted face.
Hermione looked at Ron and placed one of her hands on his face just like what he did to Draco. "Ron, I'm planning something special for our dearest Malfoy, so don't worry," she said as she made her forehead touch his. "Trust me on this one, okay?" Ron's ears were red as beet, and Hermione could hear Harry opposite them snickering at this, so she then let go of him and faced her other best friend. "And you, my ever dearest Harry, should trust my too, okay? The both of you?" she said as she looked from Harry to Ron. Both still looked suspicious but then nodded in defeat and said nothing more until the last student has been sorted.
"Wrinstan, Eric" Professor called out as she rolled back the piece of parchment with the names of the students. A boy with short burgundy hair stepped forward at placed the sorting hat on his head.
Hermione glanced at the direction of Draco and noticed that he was still staring at her, and he looked mad. 'Hu! What do you know? He's jealous! Serves him right then' She mentally snickered then furrowed her eyebrows and sent him a questioning look. He gave her a weak half smile and then turned to glare in the direction of the Head table.
"Slytherin!" the sorting hat exclaimed for one last time before it was taken away by Filch along with the stool.
Dumbledore stood up from his seat and cleared his throat. "Students and teachers, welcome to yet another year at Hogwarts. But there is something different about this year from the others we had, we are now free from harm's way. Most of the people here have contributed a lot to this school and the whole wizarding world," he looked directly at the Gryffindor trio "and for that, as a treat and a surprise from the staff, we will be having a party tonight, and classes will officially start the day after tomorrow!"
Cheers and applause erupted from the Great Hall at this statement. Anything could barely be heard as the students are now starting to chat about the party, until Dumbledore raised a hand signaling silence.
"Now," he started "prefects please head out into the Entrance Hall with Professor McGonagall, other students, Professor Snape," he said indicating a greasy haired man at his right "will now explain everything about the party" Dumbledore stepped down as he went through a door behind the Head table.
Hermione stood up as did the other prefects, and walked towards the big oak doors. When Hermione reached the doors, the others were already ahead of her except for Draco. She turned to see him still sitting down, arms crossed on the table and his head buried on his arms, completely oblivious to what's happening. She sighed and walked towards him, in between the Slytherin and Hufflepuff table.
As she arrived, she slowly shook him by the shoulder.
"Draco, we're being called, get up," she whispered by his ear as she bent down. Draco sat up and saw her. He glanced around and slowly rose to his feet. Hermione took his hand and walked fast towards the oak doors. She was completely aware of the stares she got from the three houses, and the glares she got from Draco's house, but she deliberately ignored them.
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"Harry, is still part of her plan?" Ron said totally outraged by the sight of his best friend holding hands with his arch nemesis.
"I hope it is Ron, I hope it is" Harry said with tight fists glaring at the direction of Hermione and Draco.
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Dumbledore, McGonagall and the other prefects were already waiting for them when they got there. As Dumbledore saw them, his eyes twinkling then nodded in McGonagall's direction.
"Okay now, prefects, please follow me," Professor McGonagall said as she led the way towards the stairs as Dumbledore remained behind from the group just beside Hermione who was still holding Draco's hand.
"Ms. Granger, I was meaning to talk to you"
"Yes sir?" Hermione answered politely facing the headmaster.
"I am rather proud of you for doing your part to end the inter house rivalry" Dumbledore said eyeing her and Draco's hands through his half-moon spectacles.
"Why thank you sir, it is rather better if all of us could just be friends, like Draco and I" she said as she smiled at Draco who smiled back looking suspicious.
"Your welcome, and do try to influence your other classmates, for you are doing a great thing for the school Ms. Granger" Hermione grinned proudly at the headmaster as he walked on to catch up beside McGonagall.
"Friends like you and me huh?" Draco said beside Hermione.
"Aren't we friends? I mean, you said it yourself, you're changed, so it's better to change and start having new friends too," Hermione said looking innocent.
"Oh stop looking all innocent. You're up to something Granger, I know you are, and I'm going to find out" Hermione sighed at this statement.
"It's your mind, and I can't stop you from thinking that, all I'm saying is, you have to trust other people's decisions too, not just yourself, trust others, trust your friends...trust me" she said as she made their distance as they walked closer, their hands not anymore just held, but their fingers now entwined. Hermione smiled and so did Draco. She then pulled him with her towards the group who were now getting farther.
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"Ron, I'm worried about Mione. Something's not right about her" Harry said feeling doubtful.
"You think you're the only one? You know, I think she's under the Imperious" Ron said as Snape was still talking.
"Ron, can you at least give a plausible statement? Why would Malfoy want her to be under the Imperious curse?"
"Well, it was only a thought" Harry rolled his eyes "And besides, what other reason could there be? There w- "
"Potter! Weasley!" a voice said from the Head table roared. Harry and Ron turned to face a very angry looking Snape "Would you fancy having detention with me instead of a party?" Both shook their heads "Well, I suggest you pay attention" Snape glared at them one last time before continuing with the announcement "As I was saying, the party will be at..."
"Let's discuss this later" Harry muttered to Ron as he shifted on his seat to face their Potion's professor. Ron nodded and did the same.
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"Okay, this is the entrance to your dormitories" McGonagall said indicating to a painting of a young couple, the woman wearing a wedding gown and the man wearing a tux.
When the groom spotted them, he whispered something to the bride that made her giggle. "Password?" the bride asked while giggling.
"Pink fluff" McGonagall said sternly. The painting stared at her then swung open revealing the common room. She walked inside and stopped in the middle of the room.
When Hermione saw the room, the first thing that came into her mind was heaven. Most of the room was tinted white. One side of the room were filled with books, the shelves still painted in white, another side was occupied by a fireplace which had a white mantle, with four white couches surrounding it, another side had four white double desks that had chairs to go with it, another side was occupied by five paintings in white frames, and at the center of the room was a white round rug.
"This is your common room, and behind these four portraits are four staircases, atop of each staircase are one bedroom and one bathroom, of course the bedroom will have two beds." She said eyeing the prefects as if they were criminals "You have the choice to pick whomever you wish to share it with just as long as he/she is not your housemate and must be of opposite gender. Remember, the purpose of this is for inter house unity. Once you have a partner, you may pick one of the portraits," Indicating the portraits of a grumpy looking centaur, a little boy and girl, a white owl and a thin woman "after doing so, tap on the painting twice and say the password you wish to have which will last the whole school year. This painting," she pointed at the painting, which was in the middle of the five, and colored in different colors spiraling around the canvas "is what you will use if you need to go to your own house, just tap on it once and say the name of the house. Once you do this, this painting will change its color into the house's colors, if this happens once you open it, it will reveal the house common room. Any questions?" Dean raised his hand "Yes Mr. Thomas?"
"Can I be partnered up with Hannah?" he asked looking sheepish. McGonagall sighed and rubbed her temple.
"As I've said, it is your decision, just remember what I said. Now, if there aren't anymore questions, get settled in and be down in the Great Hall by 8 o'clock" she said as her final statement. Dumbledore glanced at the Deputy Headmistress then at the prefects.
"Good evening and I expect to see you all later" was all he said as he walked ahead towards the portrait closely followed by McGonagall.
As the portrait swung close Padma spoke up "Ernie, I'm with you!" she said suddenly as she grabbed Ernie by the arm and pulled him towards a portrait of the thin woman. She tapped on it twice and said, "dazzling daisies". The woman smiled and swung open revealing a spiral staircase going up.
"Hey! You didn't even tell me what I wanted the password to be and besides, I want Her- "
"Oh, never you mind" Padma said hastily "Let's meet up back here five minutes before 8 o'clock, okay?" she ran up the stairs not waiting for an answer. Ernie sighed and glanced at Hermione.
"Meet you back here later" he said loudly but only meant it to Hermione. He then walked up the staircases.
Dean and Hannah then headed for the portrait of the owl. "Pure white" they said in unison. The owl hooted and the portrait swung open. Both then ran up the stairs.
Hermione walked up to the portrait of the little boy and girl "Hello there!" she said happily to the kids.
"Hello!" the little boy replied "What would you like your password to be miss- miss..."
"Granger, Hermione Granger. Hmm..." Hermione then tapped on the portrait twice then said, "gorgeous sunset"
"That sounds so romantic!" the girl exclaimed as she leaned her head on the little boys' shoulder. Hermione smiled as the portrait then swung open.
"C'mon Draco!" Hermione said as she grabbed his hand and pulled him towards the portrait. "Stuart, Lisa, better get a move on, on your quarters, it's almost 8" she said to the two left behind. As Stuart and Lisa moved towards the centaur, Hermione continued pulling Draco up to their bedroom. 'One year with Draco Malfoy in the same room' Hermione sighed and hope it would all be worth it in the end.
-End of Chapter-
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